Three Must-Read Memoirs by Fierce Black Women
I’ve been reading a lot of memoirs lately, primarily by women. There are other posts about these memoirs waiting in the wings, like “memoirs about mental illness,” but for now I want to focus on three excellent memoirs written by amazing, inspiring Black women.
A Literary Perspective on Loneliness
In her latest book, The Lonely City, Olivia Laing writes a brilliant exposition on solitude, art, and the bridge between the two. She expertly profiles artists and philosophers known for … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Wind in a Box
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Wind in a Box was narrated and edited by volunteer Karen Pallist … Continued
#PGHReads: The Great American Whatever
After Quinn’s sister, Annabeth, dies in a car accident, he stops going to classes and retreats from society. When summer arrives, all he’s accomplished is stacking up a ton pizza boxes and running out of clean shirts. Dreams of filmmaking classes with his sister have evaporated, but he’s kept the half-finished application. Just as his mother can’t get rid of Annabeth’s expired snacks, he can’t bring himself to part with this last memory.
More Resources for Caregivers
A couple months ago I recommended some resources that both the Library and other organizations provide for locating credible information for the loved one under your care. The following are … Continued
The Dystopia of 2016 in All Our Wrong Todays
I may have only attained rudimentary success in college level science and the intricacies of physics may be a bit beyond me, but I enjoy reading about science and all of the possibilities it entails. For those of you who dream of an alternate reality and a futuristic utopia, you need look no further than All of Our Wrong Todays by Canadian screen-writer-turned-author Elan Mastai.